Systems Administrator

cPanel

(Houston, Texas)

Full Time Travel Required

Job Posting Details

About cPanel

cPanel is a control panel designed for the web hosting industry. It provides hosting providers with automated point-and-click hosting platforms. cPanel was launched in 1997 by cPanel Inc. and its operations are based in Houston, Texas.

Summary

cPanel is looking for a well-seasoned Systems Administrator to join our team and help us run cPanel’s technical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Work directly with all cPanel team members to configure, deliver, maintain, and troubleshoot cPanel, Inc. server and network infrastructure
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and respond to unexpected system failures and network outages
Occasionally write small scripts and automation files to automate solutions for recurring concerns

Ideal Candidate

**Technical Skills**

* Proficient with debugging Linux with tools like strace and/or tcpdump
* Knowledgeable in network fundamentals including switching, routing, TCP, and IP
* Comfortable writing short scripts in bash, php, python, ruby or perl. Perl preferred.
* Familiarity with automation software like Puppet, Chef
* Experience working with virtualization platform, say, EC2, VMware, or Xen
 
**Education/Industry Experience**

3 years of Systems Administration
 
**Experience**

* Iterative Development- Comfort with Scrum, or other agile methodologies is a plus
* Communication skills- Able to effectively transfer thoughts and express ideas written or verbally in individual or group situations; presents oneself clearly and articulates when speaking; checks for understanding
* Problem Solving skills- Able to take a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience bases
* Time Management- Able to manage work time in such a manner that ensures the accomplishment of specific objectives; sets priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity
* Attention to Detail- Able to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, carefully monitoring the detail and quality of own work
* Results Oriented- Has a concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard or objective
* Interpersonal skills- Able to get along with others effectively

Technical Skills

Proficient with debugging Linux with tools like strace and/or tcpdump
Knowledgeable in network fundamentals including switching, routing, TCP, and IP
Comfortable writing short scripts in bash, php, python, ruby or perl. Perl preferred.
Familiarity with automation software like Puppet, Chef
Experience working with virtualization platform, say, EC2, VMware, or Xen

Education/Industry Experience

3 years of Systems Administration

Experience

Iterative Development- Comfort with Scrum, or other agile methodologies is a plus
Communication skills- Able to effectively transfer thoughts and express ideas written or verbally in individual or group situations; presents oneself clearly and articulates when speaking; checks for understanding
Problem Solving skills- Able to take a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience bases
Time Management- Able to manage work time in such a manner that ensures the accomplishment of specific objectives; sets priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity
Attention to Detail- Able to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, carefully monitoring the detail and quality of own work
Results Oriented- Has a concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard or objective
Interpersonal skills- Able to get along with others effectively